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- Florence Pugh's career has only grown in recent years, with the actress landing several leading roles in major motion pictures, including the heavily dramatic Don't Worry Darling, which is earning the actress rave reviews. With even more major projects ahead, including Thunderbolts and Dune 2, fans are revisiting the actress's very best films, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
Although Florence Pugh made her professional acting debut in 2014, her true breakthrough came in more recent years. To celebrate her recent success and her bright future to come, the time has come for fans to look at every film of Pugh's career and where it stands on the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes.
The entertainment review aggregation website has assigned all of Pugh's major films a percentage rating. This number, known as the Tomatometer Score, is based on the positive and negative reviews of critics. With each of her films lined up from worst to best, fans can come to a better understanding of Pugh's career so far.
Updated September 27th, 2022 by Jordan Iacobucci
Florence Pugh's career has only grown in recent years, with the actress landing several leading roles in major motion pictures, including the heavily dramatic Don't Worry Darling, which is earning the actress rave reviews. With even more major projects ahead, including Thunderbolts and Dune 2, fans are revisiting the actress's very best films, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
Don't Worry Darling (2022) - 38%
In Theaters
Don't Worry Darling is far from Florence Pugh's best film, but has certainly dominated the public's consciousness in recent weeks. Laden with behind-the-scenes drama and controversy, the film has nevertheless managed to score an irable opening at the box office, indicating that Pugh's latest theatrical release may overcome its negative reviews.
Though negative critical reception have put a damper on the financial success of the film, Pugh has unilaterally received praise for her performance therein, being hailed as the film's saving grace. Regardless of the ultimate fallout from this surprisingly dramatic feature, Pugh is certain to keep getting meaty roles like this in the future.
The Commuter (2018) - 55%
Available To Rent On Apple TV
This 2018 action thriller had Pugh showing up in a ing role, while Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Jonathan Banks, and Sam Neill took the lead. It tells of a former New York Police Department member who is pushed into a mysterious murder conspiracy after meeting a woman on a train.
Although the script was criticized, its talented cast didn’t go unrecognized. Pugh expertly faded into her character, showing exactly how talented she was before she was a household name. The film has since become one of Pugh's highest-grossing films so far, though the actress's future leading roles would prove even more profitable and higher-regarded in of critical reception.
Malevolent (2018) - 58%
Available On Netflix
Though Pugh has starred in many acclaimed movies, not all of them have been winners. Malevolent, based on the novel Hush by Eva Konstantopoulos, tells of a group of scam artists who attempt to profit from fake paranormal activity. Pugh stars as Angela Sayers opposite Ben Lloyd-Hughes as Jackson Sayers. The two are a brother and sister team that heads up a paranormal investigative group.
Most critics found that the film lacked the scares that drew many audiences in to view it and ultimately failed to follow a clear path. That being said, these critiques can be blamed on the writing and directing more than the actors in the movie, with Pugh certainly rising above its poor reviews.
Outlaw King (2018) - 62%
Available On Netflix
Pugh found herself backing up Chris Pine and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in this 2018 historical action drama about the 14th century Scottish King, Robert the Bruce. After being forced into exile, Robert the Bruce decides to take back the throne by confronting the English army with a guerrilla war.
Though the Netflix film received mixed reviews, with some pointing out the historical inaccuracies, audiences couldn’t help but appreciate the excitement. Pugh played Robert the Bruce’s second wife, Elizabeth de Burgh, who undergoes a devastating series of trials throughout the film, giving the actress a chance to showcase her range.
Black Widow (2021) - 79%
Available On Disney+
Black Widow saw the debut of Florence Pugh's fan-favorite character Yelena Belova, Natasha Romanoff's foster sister and sometimes partner-in-crime. After her debut, Belova is being set up to take a major role in the future of the franchise, particularly as a leading member of the MCU's Thunderbolts.
Though Black Widow received mixed reviews from fans who felt the film wasn't quite worth the extended wait, audiences unanimously agreed that Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova single-handedly stole the show. Pugh has been a household name ever since the film's premiere, finally making her way into the spotlight.
Midsommar (2019) - 83%
Available On Showtime
The 2019 folk horror film Midsommar saw Florence Pugh take her first lead role in a major motion picture. The narrative tells of friends who visit Sweden for an enchanting festival. They are soon instead confronted by a truly terrifying pagan cult that beckons the group to stay forever. Pugh’s Dani Ardor is front and center throughout the film as one of the festival’s visitors.
The film's unsettling feel and mesmerizing cinematography left viewers impressed, but Pugh's performance truly sold the horror of the story, leaving many audience scarred after their first viewing. Though Malevolent was not Pugh's greatest work, she managed to redeem herself in the horror genre through her appearance in the now-iconic Midsommar.
Lady Macbeth (2016) - 88%
Available On The Roku Channel
Based on the novella Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District by Nikolai Leskov, this 2016 British drama tells of a woman named Katherine who is forced to work through her difficult life, being married to a terrible man who is twice her age in mid-1860s England. After falling for a young groom who works on the land, however, Katherine is forced to figure out what matters most to her.
Pugh starred in the titular role, which allowed her to flex her acting muscles, and received much applause for her captivating performance. Her vulnerability in the role can be matched by few, establishing the actress as one of the most talented performers working today.
King Lear (2018) - 91%
Available On Amazon Prime
The William Shakespeare tragedy King Lear was transformed into a British-American television film in 2018. This time, the story takes place in an alternate 21st-century universe wherein the aging King Lear (Anthony Hopkins) is forced to split his kingdom up between his three daughters. He plans to base the division on each girl's devotion to him. Emma Thompson and Emily Watson play the two older daughters, Goneril and Regan, while Pugh takes on the part of the youngest, Cordelia.
The film was praised for its strong performances and compelling subplots, ultimately managing to bring a sense of freshness to an often-retold tale. Starring opposite several powerful actors and actresses, Pugh manages to hold her own, portending her own star status in the coming years.
Fighting With My Family (2019) - 93%
Available To Rent On Apple TV
Pugh took the leading role in the 2019 biographical sports comedy-drama, Fighting with My Family. Based on the 2012 documentary of the same name, the story tells of the career of professional English wrestler, Paige, who is born into a wrestling family. Though both she and her brother get the chance to become a part of the WWE, she's the one who manages to make a career out of it.
Critics were quick to applaud the film’s energy and willingness to battle clichés. Of course, none of this could have been brought to life without Pugh’s determination, which proved especially formative when combined with the actress's two other appearances in major films in 2019, which catapulted her into the spotlight once and for all.
Little Women (2019) - 95%
Available On Direct TV
Based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, this coming-of-age period drama tells of a group of sisters who grow up together in Massachusetts during and after the Civil War. While previous adaptions of the text focused primarily on Jo March, this version gave more weight to each sister’s story.
Pugh portrays the youngest March sister, Amy. Though dramatic and excitable as a child, she grows into a sensible young woman and talented artist. This often-retold story doesn't feel stale at all, with the reimagined source material and charming cast keeping the narrative strong. Pugh's career would never be the same after this film, which saw her finally display the true range of her acting ability.
